Incapacity Planning

Proper incapacity planning allows the designation of an individual who will make specific financial, legal, and health-related decisions for a person if he or she becomes incapacitated. Absent proper planning, important decisions may not be made in accordance with the incapacitated person’s wishes.

Erin Searcy Law is willing to discuss your specific circumstances and how to best plan for your possible incapacity.

Probate

When a person passes away with assets solely in his or her own name, those assets must go through a judicial process, known as probate, in order for the assets to pass to others. In general, the probate process involves a determination of the value of the decedent’s estate, payment of creditors’ claims, distribution of assets, and the transfer of real estate and other property.

Erin Searcy Law is willing to help determine whether a probate is needed and if so, will provide guidance and counsel throughout the court process.

Guardianship

A guardianship is a judicial process wherein a guardian is appointed for a person who lacks the capacity to make decisions on his or her own. A guardian, once appointed by the Court, can have the legal authority to make certain decisions for the person, known as the ward.

Erin Searcy Law will provide guidance and counsel through the guardianship proceeding if a determination is made that the appointment of a guardian is necessary.

Attorney

Erin M. Searcy

Erin Searcy is a Florida native originally from Melbourne, Florida. In 2004, she graduated from the University of Florida, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Business Finance. In 2008, Erin graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law in the top 20% of her class.

Erin is currently admitted to the Florida Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Erin founded Erin Searcy Law in 2017 with a vision to develop a small niche practice with a particular focus on estate and incapacity planning, probate, and guardianship. Erin’s legal experience also includes civil litigation and title insurance claims. Prior to establishing the firm, Erin represented individuals and entities involved in personal injury, construction defect, and property damage litigation. In addition, Erin handled owner’s and lender’s title insurance claims for a Fortune 500 title insurance company.

Erin and her husband have two children. In her free time, Erin enjoys playing tennis, running, and spending time with family and friends.

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Contact

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